Definition of AWARD. Meaning of AWARD. Synonyms of AWARD

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Definition of AWARD

Award
Award A*ward", v. i. To determine; to make an award.
Award
Award A*ward", n. [Cf. OF. award, awart, esgart. See Award, v. t.] 1. A judgment, sentence, or final decision. Specifically: The decision of arbitrators in a case submitted.``Impatient for the award.' --Cowper. An award had been given against. --Gilpin. 2. The paper containing the decision of arbitrators; that which is warded. --Bouvier.
Award
Award A*ward", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Awarded; p. pr. & vb. n. Awarding.] [OF. eswarder to look at, consider, decide, judge; es (L. ex) + warder, garder, to observe, take heed, keep, fr. OHG. wart[=e]n to watch, guard. See Ward.] To give by sentence or judicial determination; to assign or apportion, after careful regard to the nature of the case; to adjudge; as, the arbitrators awarded damages to the complainant. To review The wrongful sentence, and award a new. --Dryden.

Meaning of AWARD from wikipedia

- An award, sometimes called a distinction, is given to a recipient as a token of recognition of excellence in a certain field. When the token is a medal...
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- The Academy Awards, commonly known as the Oscars, are awards for artistic and technical merit for the film industry. They are presented annually by the...
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- The Primetime Emmy Awards, or Primetime Emmys, are part of the extensive range of Emmy Awards for artistic and technical merit for the American television...
- The Grammy Awards (stylized as GRAMMY), or simply known as the Grammys, are awards presented by the Recording Academy of the United States to recognize...
- The Emmy Awards, or Emmys, are an extensive range of awards for artistic and technical merit for the American and international television industry. A...
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